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Brunswick County Schools Education: 12,799 students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

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NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

There were 12,799 students enrolled in Brunswick County Schools in the 2022-23 school year, 2.5% more than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Brunswick County Schools roughly covers 20 schools within Brunswick County and has a main office in Bolivia.

Among the 20 schools in Brunswick County Schools, West Brunswick High School recorded the highest enrollment of 1,455 students in the 2022-23 school year.

North Carolina's public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.

This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.

Enrollment in Brunswick County Schools Over 9 Years
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Enrollment in Brunswick County Schools During 2022-23 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment
West Brunswick High School1,455
North Brunswick High School1,402
South Brunswick High School1,124
Leland Middle School780
Belville Elementary School722
Lincoln Elementary School678
Shallotte Middle School670
Town Creek Elementary School654
Union Elementary School577
South Brunswick Middle School576
Supply Elementary School544
Virginia Williamson Elementary School511
Bolivia Elementary School497
Town Creek Middle School496
Cedar Grove Middle School442
Waccamaw431
Southport Elementary School407
Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School395
Brunswick County Early College348
The COAST90

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